CVE-2023-46604: Apache ActiveMQ Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
First published: Fri Oct 27 2023(Updated: )
Apache ActiveMQ and ActiveMQ Legacy OpenWire Module could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization in the class types in the OpenWire protocol. By sending specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU C Library | ||
| =latest | ||
| =latest | ||
| =latest | ||
| Apache ActiveMQ | <5.15.16 | |
| Apache ActiveMQ | >=5.16.0<5.16.7 | |
| Apache ActiveMQ | >=5.17.0<5.17.6 | |
| Apache ActiveMQ | >=5.18.0<5.18.3 | |
| Apache ActiveMQ | <5.15.16 | |
| Apache ActiveMQ | >=5.16.0<5.16.7 | |
| Apache ActiveMQ | >=5.17.0<5.17.6 | |
| Apache ActiveMQ | >=5.18.0<5.18.3 | |
| maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-openwire-legacy | >=5.18.0<5.18.3 | 5.18.3 |
| maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-openwire-legacy | >=5.17.0<5.17.6 | 5.17.6 |
| maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-openwire-legacy | >=5.16.0<5.16.7 | 5.16.7 |
| maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-openwire-legacy | >=5.8.0<5.15.16 | 5.15.16 |
| maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-client | >=5.18.0<5.18.3 | 5.18.3 |
| maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-client | >=5.17.0<5.17.6 | 5.17.6 |
| maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-client | >=5.16.0<5.16.7 | 5.16.7 |
| maven/org.apache.activemq:activemq-client | <5.15.16 | 5.15.16 |
| Apache ActiveMQ | ||
| redhat/activemq | <5.18.3 | 5.18.3 |
| redhat/activemq | <5.17.6 | 5.17.6 |
| redhat/activemq | <5.15.16 | 5.15.16 |
| redhat/activemq-openwire-legacy | <5.18.3 | 5.18.3 |
| redhat/activemq-openwire-legacy | <5.17.6 | 5.17.6 |
| redhat/activemq-openwire-legacy | <5.16.7 | 5.16.7 |
| redhat/activemq-openwire-legacy | <5.15.16 | 5.15.16 |
| IBM Secure Proxy | <=6.0.3 | |
| IBM Secure Proxy | <=6.1.0 |
Remedy
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Reference Links
- https://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2023-46604-announcement.txt
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/11/msg00013.html
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175676/Apache-ActiveMQ-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231110-0010/
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/27/5
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46604
- https://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2023-46604
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AMQ-9370
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/27/5
- https://github.com/apache/activemq/pull/1098
- https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/80089f9f476afab7d976f5fc37c5ab4aa0c2139d
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175676/Apache-ActiveMQ-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-crg9-44h2-xw35 (Advisory)
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6849
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6866
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6877
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6878
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6879
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7247
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2246645#c13
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2246645
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/269795
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7142038 (Advisory)
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Apr/18
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-46604?
CVE-2023-46604 is a vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ that allows remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-46604?
CVE-2023-46604 has a severity rating of 10, which is considered critical.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-46604?
The affected software versions are: 5.18.0 to 5.18.3, 5.17.0 to 5.17.6, 5.16.0 to 5.16.7, and 5.8.0 to 5.15.16.
How can I fix CVE-2023-46604?
To fix CVE-2023-46604, upgrade Apache ActiveMQ to version 5.18.3, 5.17.6, 5.16.7, or 5.15.16.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-46604?
More information about CVE-2023-46604 can be found in the references provided: https://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2023-46604-announcement.txt, http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/10/27/5, and https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46604.
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